Last updated: 20 July 2026
This Cookie Notice explains how the National Association for Retired British Transport Police Officers (“NARBTPO”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognise your browser, maintain secure sessions and remember certain information.
Similar technologies, such as browser storage, may perform comparable functions. References to “cookies” in this notice include these similar technologies where appropriate.
How we use cookies
We use cookies only where they are necessary to:
- operate and secure the website;
- determine whether your browser accepts cookies;
- allow registered members to sign in and remain signed in;
- protect registration and contact forms from spam, automated submissions and abuse; and
- remember limited website or account preferences.
These cookies support functions requested by visitors or registered members. They are not used by NARBTPO for advertising or behavioural profiling.
Because these cookies are necessary for the operation and security of the website, they cannot normally be disabled through the website. You may block them using your browser settings, but parts of the website—particularly registration and the Members’ Only area—may then not work correctly.
Cookies and similar technologies we use
WordPress cookies
The website is built using WordPress. WordPress may use the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether your browser supports cookies. | Browser session |
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Recognises a registered member who has signed in and maintains access to the Members’ Only area. | Browser session, or longer if “Remember Me” is selected |
wordpress_sec_[hash] or wordpress_[hash] | Authenticates and protects a member’s secure login session. | Browser session, or longer if “Remember Me” is selected |
wp-settings-[user ID] | Remembers interface settings for a signed-in user. | Up to one year |
wp-settings-time-[user ID] | Records when a signed-in user’s interface settings were saved. | Up to one year |
The characters shown as [hash] and [user ID] vary between users and website installations.
WordPress login cookies normally expire when the browser is closed. Where “Remember Me” is selected, they may remain for up to 14 days. Cookies may be removed sooner when you sign out.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA on certain forms to help distinguish genuine visitors from automated systems and to protect the website from spam and abuse.
Google reCAPTCHA may place or access cookies and browser-storage entries, including:
| Cookie or storage entry | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
_GRECAPTCHA | Provides risk analysis and helps identify automated or abusive activity. | Up to six months | |
rc::a, rc::b and rc::c | Supports spam detection, security analysis and reCAPTCHA functionality. | Persistent or browser session, depending on the entry |
When reCAPTCHA is used, information about your device and interaction with the website may be sent to Google for security and risk-analysis purposes. Google processes this information under its own privacy policy and terms.
Links to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms are displayed with, or should be made available beside, forms protected by reCAPTCHA.
Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organisations. Those websites may use their own cookies. NARBTPO does not control cookies placed by external websites, and you should review the relevant organisation’s cookie or privacy information before using its services.
Simply following a normal link from our website does not allow NARBTPO to control the cookies used on the destination website.
Managing cookies
You can use your browser settings to:
- view cookies stored on your device;
- delete some or all cookies;
- block cookies from particular websites;
- block third-party cookies; or
- receive a warning before a cookie is stored.
The method varies between browsers. Please consult your browser’s privacy or help settings for instructions.
Blocking necessary cookies may prevent you from registering, signing in, remaining signed in or using protected parts of the website.
Changes to this notice
We may update this Cookie Notice when the website, the services we use or applicable legal requirements change.
The date at the top of this notice shows when it was last reviewed.
Contact us
For questions about this Cookie Notice or the website’s use of cookies, please contact NARBTPO through the Contact Us page or email:
You can find further information about how NARBTPO handles personal information in our Privacy Policy.